Tuesday 10 May 2016

REVIEW & GIVEAWAY: ONE NIGHT WITH THE CEO by MIA SOSA


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One Night with the CEO
Suits Undone #2
By: Mia Sosa
Releasing May 3, 2016 
Forever Yours
In One Night with the CEO (Suits Undone #2) by Mia Sosa, Karen Ramirez doesn't have time for romance, not when she'll soon be putting herself through medical school. Yet, the charming and gorgeous Mark Lansing seems like a good choice for one last fling, before she needs to buckle down and concentrate on her future. Besides, he might be the perfect guy to show her just what she's missing out on when it comes to great sex, if only she can keep herself from falling for him. 
 
The moment the gorgeous Karen Ramirez runs into him, Mark Lansing wants her. But he's hesitant to pursue her because she'll be his best friend's sister-in-law soon. How would he ever be able to face her, if things turned out badly between them, and they couldn't end up being friends? Still, it doesn't stop him from going after what he wants, and what he wants is Karen. If only what happens in Puerto Rico stays in Puerto Rico. Except that's impossible, especially when Karen is the only woman he can see himself having a future with.
 
I haven't read any of Ms. Sosa's books before, but after reading this second story in her Suits Undone series, I'll be reading more of her work. Right from start to finish, this book was engaging, fast-paced and drew me in with it's well-written dialogue and charming characters. I really liked how this book started with Karen hanging out with her sister and having a good time, then later finding herself having a very personal conversation with Mark. A conversation that comes to an abrupt end when he discovers just who she is and how young she is. No way could he pursue her after that discovery.
 
There were some light-hearted moments between Mark and Karen as well as the heroine and her relatives that made me smile or laugh. She's close with her family, and they're really proud of her. They also want her to be happy, and see that she is with Mark. Indeed, the heroine is smart, strong and brave. She goes into the relationship, knowing there's an expiration date on their romance, yet I felt sorry for her when things fell apart in their growing relationship. She didn't deserve the way Mark treated her. However, in saying that, I did like the confidence she gained through their being together. He made her feel cherished, an emotion she hadn't felt much of from men.
 
While Mark, he's kind, caring, hard-working and it was no wonder he didn't do relationships after the kind of marriage his parents had. His mother is a bit eccentric with the way she expects him to treat her. They have more of a relationship as acquaintances than as mother and son. It made me feel sorry for him, but at least he has a decent relationship with his dad.
 
Hot sex scenes heated up the story at the right moments throughout this book, and illustrated the intense chemistry these two had from the moment they met. Mark is looking to settle down while Karen doesn't believe she can because she needs to focus on her studies, and all the hero would be is a distraction. Yet, they're so right for each other.
 
Overall, this was a really good book that didn't fail to entertain me, and quite frankly a story I wanted more of. The way it ended was brilliant with Mark being there for the heroine when she needed him, and then Mark impressing Karen with his determination to win her back. Truly, his speech was perfect. I would recommend One Night with the CEO by Mia Sosa, if you enjoy a story where the couple try to keep their relationship casual but soon realize just how right they are for each other.
 
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BLURB:
After some disappointing dates, Karen Ramirez has concluded that great sex is for other people. Especially since medical school won’t leave her much time for romance anyway. Then she runs into tall, dark, charming, and ridiculously wealthy Mark Lansing—and quickly reconsiders celibacy. Adding to temptation? Mark will be the best man at her sister’s wedding and the nuptial destination is sultry Puerto Rico. Now this trip might just be sensory overload—or the perfect chance for Karen to find the groove she’s never had.
For CEO Mark Lansing, his perfect match would be smart, sweet, and funny, with long legs and silky hair the color of dark chocolate. In short, someone a lot like Karen. But Mark’s looking to settle down, while a relationship is the last thing on Karen’s mind. So Mark proposes a plan: he and Karen will use their weekend in paradise to sizzling advantage—before downshifting to friendship. The only problem? Karen is all Mark can think of when he gets home. Now his most challenging negotiation will be for the one thing money can’t buy . . .
 
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Well, that had escalated quickly.

Mark’s mouth captured hers. She tasted salt and a hint of sweetness on his lips, a heady combination that made her moan in appreciation. She arched into him, wanting—no, needing— to feel his body against hers. He responded by snaking his hand under her hair and caressing her neck. Seconds later, he wrapped his other hand around her middle and stroked her back. Mark’s kiss promised a full-body experience, and she shivered in response to all the points of contact. Finally, he drew back, gulping in air. Oh, right. She needed to breathe. Funny how easily he made her forget a minor inconvenience like breathing.

She pressed her face against his chest and held on to the lapels of his suit jacket as she took in air. “What’s happening?”

He brushed his fingers against her hair. “I’m sorry for acting like an ass.”

She looked up at him then. “That’s your version of an apology?”

He stepped back and ran a hand through his hair. “No, that’s my version of being selfish. What I should have done was apologize for being a jerk to you. You didn’t deserve it.”

She nodded. “You’ll get no argument from me there.”

He stepped toward her and reached for her hands. “I wanted to kiss you, but I didn’t think it would be a smart move, so I took my frustration out on you.”

“And the kiss?”

He dropped her hands and shoved his own in his pockets. “The kiss is harder to explain.”

“Um, unless I’m missing something, the phenomenon is called attraction. Your pheromones and my pheromones are sending chemo-signals to each other. Totally normal.”

He gave her his trademark half smile. “Totally not a good idea, either.”

She didn’t disagree with him. Doing anything with Mark didn’t figure in her plans, no matter how much he’d nearly owned her with a single kiss. “Again, you’ll get no argument from me. Still, that kiss was pretty freaking hot.”

Mark closed his eyes and raised his head to the night sky. “Stop doing that. I’m relying on you to be the voice of reason in this situation.”

Ha. That was cute. But she’d oblige him anyway, because she needed to put the kiss in its proper place: a momentary lapse in judgment not to be repeated. If she didn’t, he’d consume her thoughts, and she couldn’t afford the distraction. “Mark, look around. We’re in Puerto Rico. You look hot. I look hot. It’s hot, period. And we’re standing in front of a garden. You hear that?”

“What?”

“The coquis.”

“What’s a coqui?”

She resisted the urge to roll her eyes. “Only one of the most important cultural symbols of Puerto Rico.” When he stared at her blankly, she continued. “The tiny frogs, Mark. You must have seen them everywhere at the airport. T-shirts, mugs, hats, you name it. Listen.”

They faced each other in silence. “That’s their mating call,” she told him. “They’re practically begging us to lock lips. You can’t be faulted for wanting to kiss me under these circumstances.”

He bridged the distance between them. “What if I told you I’ve wanted to kiss you every single second I’ve been in your presence? Can you explain that?”

She gulped. “Well, that’s a little harder to explain.”

He pressed his hand against the back of her neck and pulled her flush against him. “And I’ve never wanted to stop at kissing. I want us to do more than that. A lot more.”
 
 
 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Mia Sosa is an award-winning writer and 2015 Romance Writers of America® Golden Heart® Finalist. She writes contemporary romances that are funny, flirty, and a little dirty. Ahem. Her first book, Unbuttoning the CEO, was published by Grand Central Publishing in December 2015 and garnered a starred review from Library Journal, which called it “a sparkling romance debut.”

Although Mia once dreamed of being a professional singer, practical considerations (read: the need to generate income) led her to take the law school admissions test instead. She practiced First Amendment and media law in the nation's capital for ten years before returning to her creative roots. Now she spends most of her days writing love stories about smart women and the complicated men who love them. Okay, let's be real here: Mia wears PJs all day and watches more reality television than a network television censor--all in the name of research, of course. She lives in Maryland with her husband and two daughters and will forever be on the hunt for the perfect karaoke bar.


Mia is represented by Sarah E. Younger of the Nancy Yost Literary Agency.

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1 comment:

  1. Lovely review. Thank you for hosting ONE NIGHT WITH THE CEO today!

    Crystal, Tasty Book Tours

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